Few Netflix dramas have managed to capture the hearts of millions across the globe quite like Virgin River. Since its debut in 2019, this small-town romance has blossomed
into one of the platformâs most reliable and emotionally resonant hits. With sweeping landscapes, unforgettable characters, and storylines that reflect the messy beauty of real life,
Virgin River has become more than a showâitâs a comfort, a community, and a world fans eagerly return to each season. Now, with Season 6 closing on emotional highs
and unresolved cliffhangers, the anticipation for Virgin River Season 7 is at fever pitch. Viewers are already counting down to the next chapter, where love, heartbreak, and fresh drama promise to collide in the town theyâve all come to call home.
Hereâs everything we know so far about the release date, cast, storylines, and the sweeping changes coming to Netflixâs most beloved drama.
Release Window & Streaming Platform
Like every season before it, Virgin River Season 7 will stream exclusively on Netflix worldwide. The platform hasnât yet confirmed a precise release date, but industry insiders strongly suggest a premiere window between early and mid-2026.
Why the extended wait? For one, Season 7 was notably absent from Netflixâs 2025 release calendar, meaning fans will need to hold out longer than usual. Production and post-production timelines have pushed the new season into 2026, but if past success is any indicator, Netflix knows that anticipation will only fuel viewership.
Episode Count & Filming Schedule
Fans can breathe a sigh of reliefâSeason 7 will retain the 10-episode format, continuing the rhythm audiences have grown accustomed to.
Production is slated to run from March 12, 2025, through late June 2025, with filming once again set in Vancouver, British Columbia. The breathtaking Canadian scenery has long doubled as Virgin Riverâs fictional small-town charm, and it remains one of the showâs strongest assets.
But hereâs the exciting twist: some filming is expected to take place in Mexico, with strong speculation that these scenes will tie into Mel and Jackâs long-awaited honeymoon. If true, Season 7 may offer fans the most visually diverse backdrop yet, blending cozy small-town intimacy with sun-drenched romance abroad.
Returning Cast
One of Virgin Riverâs greatest strengths lies in its characters, who feel more like neighbors than fictional creations. Luckily, fans can look forward to the return of nearly all their favorites:
